Kalliope
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
Interesting feature on a topical issue. It's getting easier for patients that participates in clinical trials to connect online and share experiences and information. But what if that leads to unblinding a trial?
Also discusses how difficulties in recruiting patients for clinical trials has led to more usage of patient-advisory boards giving feedback on trial designs.
Heidi Ledford: How Facebook and Twitter could be the next disruptive force in clinical trials
“Part of the balance is recognizing that although good science is great, it also has to be feasible and convenient,” says Getz. “That’s where patient engagement has completely changed the philosophy.”
Also discusses how difficulties in recruiting patients for clinical trials has led to more usage of patient-advisory boards giving feedback on trial designs.
Heidi Ledford: How Facebook and Twitter could be the next disruptive force in clinical trials
“Part of the balance is recognizing that although good science is great, it also has to be feasible and convenient,” says Getz. “That’s where patient engagement has completely changed the philosophy.”